Somatogravic illusions occur during rapid acceleration and deceleration in flight. This illusion usually happens when there's limited exterior visibility, and you react to body senses over actual flight instrument readings.
Mechanical problems rarely fix themselves in aviation. We spoke with a few aviation mechanics and want to share their best tips for how pilots can take care of their airplanes.
If you're a pilot, you've probably used Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights during your final approach to landing. But do you know how they work? Here's what you need to know.
Thunderstorm production requires moisture, an unstable atmosphere, and a lifting force. In the mountains, the lifting force can come in a variety of ways.